05/11/2025  Happy Valley  Race 6

KINGDOM OF RICHES (K079): When questioned Apprentice E C W Wong stated that prior to the start being effected he looked behind to seek assistance from the starting gate handler and shortly after, the start was effected which resulted in him becoming badly unbalanced and KINGDOM OF RICHES jumping awkwardly. Apprentice Wong was reminded of his obligations under Rule 103 to report any occurrence in a race that may affect the performance of his horse. When questioned regarding his riding and in particular the fast early pace set, Apprentice Wong stated that whilst he was aware that the pace of the event was inside of standard time his mount was racing too keenly and despite his efforts to set a more sustainable pace KINGDOM OF RICHES did not respond to his efforts to do so. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KINGDOM OF RICHES, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KINGDOM OF RICHES will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments. SUNDAY'S SERENADE (J231): On a number of occasions passing the 100 Metres made contact with FORTUNE STAR due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race. FORTUNATE SON (J446): Making the Home Turn was hampered when taken wider. Sent for sampling post-race. BRIGHT MORTAR (K333): After improving to the inside of KINGDOM OF RICHES near the 300 Metres was then steadied when crowded by KINGDOM OF RICHES which shifted in when giving ground. CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131): Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 400 Metres CALIFORNIA MOXIE (Y L Chung) endeavoured to improve to the inside of BRIGHT MORTAR when there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in CALIFORNIA MOXIE being checked away from BRIGHT MORTAR. After the 300 Metres CALIFORNIA MOXIE, which had improved to the inside of BRIGHT MORTAR, was then checked when BRIGHT MORTAR was carried in by KINGDOM OF RICHES (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when giving ground. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care. Jockey Chung was advised that he should ensure there is sufficient room for him to improve when taking runs. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained an abrasion to the left front leg. CELTIC TIMES (G230): Making the Home Turn was hampered and carried wider by YOUNG FIGHTER which hung out. FORTUNE STAR (K003): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. On a number of occasions passing the 100 Metres made contact with SUNDAY’S SERENADE due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race. YOUNG FIGHTER (K464): When questioned R Kingscote stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. He said in the early stages he was obliged to make use of his mount to cross runners to his inside and when caught in a three wide position he continued to ride his mount forward near the 1500 Metres to encourage KINGDOM OF RICHES to cross to the rail. He said as a consequence the pace of the event in the early stages was quicker than he had anticipated. He added that making the Home Turn his mount hung out and as a result ran wide on the turn. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued. CARRYON SMILING (J392): Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race ACE WAR (J509): Slow to begin. Lay in in the early stages of the Home Straight. STAR BROSE (J463): Approaching the 300 Metres was checked to avoid YOUNG FIGHTER when that runner hung out making the Home Turn. THUNDER BLINK (J019): No report.